quibble in German
quibble in German is Spitzfindigkeit, Haarspalterei, kleinliche Kritik — quibble means a minor, often pedantic objection or complaint about a small detail.
quibble in German
Spitzfindigkeit
An argument or objection based on an ambiguity of wording or similar trivial circumstance; a minor complaint. [from 17th c.]
Haarspalterei
An argument or objection based on an ambiguity of wording or similar trivial circumstance; a minor complaint. [from 17th c.]
kleinliche Kritik
An argument or objection based on an ambiguity of wording or similar trivial circumstance; a minor complaint. [from 17th c.]
herumstreiten
(informal, intransitive) To complain or argue in a trivial or petty manner.
What does "quibble" mean?
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noun A minor, often pedantic objection or complaint about a small detail.
"His only quibble with the report was a comma in the wrong place."
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verb To argue or complain over trivial points.
"They spent the meeting quibbling over font sizes instead of the actual content."
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quibble in a sentence
- His only quibble with the report was a comma in the wrong place.
- Aside from a few quibbles, the reviewers loved the design.
- They spent the meeting quibbling over font sizes instead of the actual content.
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What is "quibble" in German?
"quibble" in German is Spitzfindigkeit, Haarspalterei, kleinliche Kritik. quibble means: A minor, often pedantic objection or complaint about a small detail.
How do you use "quibble" in a sentence?
Example: "His only quibble with the report was a comma in the wrong place." In German, "quibble" is Spitzfindigkeit, Haarspalterei, kleinliche Kritik.
Are there other ways to say "quibble" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "quibble": Spitzfindigkeit, Haarspalterei, kleinliche Kritik, herumstreiten.
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